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Helpful hints and tips
To help you make the most of the freezing process, here are some important hints:
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the maximum quantity of food which can be frozen in 24 hrs. is shown on the rating plate;
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the freezing process takes 24 hours. No further food to be frozen should be added during
this period;
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only freeze top quality, fresh and thoroughly cleaned, foodstuffs;
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prepare food in small portions to enable it to be rapidly and completely frozen and
to make it possible subsequently to thaw only the quantity required;
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wrap up the food in aluminium foil or polythene and make sure that the packages
are airtight;
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do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to touch food which is already frozen, thus avoiding
a rise in temperature of the latter;
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lean foods store better and longer than fatty ones; salt reduces the storage life of food;
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water ices, if consumed immediately after removal from the freezer compartment,
can possibly cause the skin to be freeze burnt;
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it is advisable to show the freezing in date on each individual pack to enable you
removal from the freezer compartment, can possibly cause the skin to be freeze burnt;
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it is advisable to show the freezing in date on each individual pack to enable you
to keep tab of the storage time.
Hints for storage of frozen food
To obtain the best performance from this appliance, you should:
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Make sure that the commercially frozen foodstuffs were adequately stored by the retailer;
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Be sure that frozen foodstuffs are transferred from the food store to the freezer
in the shortest possible time;
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Not open the door frequently or leave it open longer than absolutely necessary.
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Once defrosted, food deteriorates rapidly and cannot be refrozen.
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Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the food manufacture.
Hints for fresh food refrigeration
To obtain the best performance:
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Do not store warm food or evaporating liquids in the refrigerator
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Do cover or wrap the food, particularly if it has a strong flavour
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Make (all types): wrap in polythene bags and place on the glass shelves above
the vegetable drawer.
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For safety, store in this way only one or two days at the most.
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Cooked foods, cold dishes, etc...: these should be covered and may be placed
on any shelf.
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Fruit and vegetables: these should be thoroughly cleaned and placed in the special
drawer (Crisper – lower drawer in the refrigerator compartment).
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